{"product_id":"cyrk-by-swierzy","title":"Cyrk Pony by Swierzy","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted in 1970, this Polish \u003cem\u003eCyrk\u003c\/em\u003e poster is a classic example of how circus advertising in Poland became its own visual language. Rather than depicting the circus literally, artists leaned into humor, metaphor, and expressive painting, creating images meant to spark curiosity before a single act was revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition centers on a surreal ringmaster figure with the head of a donkey, tipping his hat against a saturated red background. Loose brushwork and simplified forms give the image a sense of motion and personality, while the limited palette keeps the focus squarely on character and gesture. It is playful, slightly irreverent, and unmistakably of its time, capturing the wit that defined Polish circus posters of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painterly approach and graphic confidence strongly suggest the style of Waldemar Świerzy, one of the most influential figures associated with the \u003cem\u003eCyrk\u003c\/em\u003e series and the Polish School of Posters. While attribution on circus posters can vary by printing, the visual language here aligns closely with his known work. An original 1970 lithograph and a highly collectible piece from one of the most celebrated poster programs of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.0\" x 23.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waldemar Swierzy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Light border wear. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43198568431731,"sku":"P6570-17-6","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CYRKK-M.jpg?v=1766193526","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/cyrk-by-swierzy","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}